Military Collectibles
Sell Historic Military Documents, Photographs & Archives
Britannic Auctions helps families, collectors, estates, and dealers connect Civil War, World War I, World War II, and other historical military material with serious collectors worldwide.
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Realized Prices
Realized Prices for Military Memorabilia at Britannic Auctions
Collectors and families consign military photographs, albums, letters, documents, posters, and historical ephemera to Britannic Auctions because our specialized online auctions connect material with motivated collectors across the country and around the world.
Recent realized prices from wartime consignments.
1862 Civil War Diary, Battle of Williamsburg & Michigan Family Archive
Sold for
$1,200
Incl. Buyer’s Premium
1919 Ludwig Hohlwein German Poster: Internationale Einfuhr Messe
Sold for
$700
Incl. Buyer’s Premium
Winston Churchill: Yousuf Karsh Original Double-Weighted Photo "Roaring Lion", Signed in Pencil
Sold for
$2,952
Incl. Buyer’s Premium
China 1920’s Collection of Photographs of The Nationalist Army
Sold for
$1,300
Incl. Buyer’s Premium
What We Consign
Military Photographs,
Documents & Historical Ephemera
Britannic Auctions specializes in paper-based military memorabilia, helping families, collectors, estates, and dealers sell historical material through focused online auctions.
Civil War
Photography
- CDVs, cabinet cards, tintypes, and soldier portraits
- Matthew Brady-related photographs and studio images
- Civil War albums, archives, and photographic groupings
Lincoln & Civil War
Ephemera
- Abraham Lincoln documents, letters, and printed material
- Civil War correspondence, manuscripts, and soldier papers
- Historically significant military paper and memorabilia
Military Photograph
Albums
- World War I and World War II photograph albums
- D-Day, Normandy, and important battle-related material
- Unit archives, service albums, and identified collections
Posters & Printed
Military Material
- World War I and World War II posters
- Propaganda, recruitment, and home front material
- Military broadsides, programs, pamphlets, and printed ephemera
Letters, Archives
& Documents
- Military correspondence, diaries, and manuscript material
- Service records, discharge papers, and historical documents
- Family archives, research collections, and paper groupings
Inherited Collections
& Dealer Lots
- Inherited military memorabilia and estate collections
- Longtime collector archives and downsizing consignments
- Dealer inventory, picker finds, and quality paper-based lots
Turning Military History Into Meaningful Auction Results
Military photographs, letters, documents, and archives are more than collectibles—they are firsthand records of history.
Britannic Auctions works with families who have inherited military memorabilia, collectors refining decades-old collections, and dealers seeking the right audience for exceptional material. We specialize in paper-based military collectibles, from Civil War photographs and Abraham Lincoln ephemera to World War I correspondence, World War II photograph albums, and historically important military archives.By connecting these artifacts with knowledgeable collectors, Britannic Auctions helps preserve the stories behind them while achieving strong auction results.
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What Sellers Say About Britannic Auctions
Heirs, collectors, and dealers trust Britannic Auctions to help evaluate, present, and historical military items with professionalism, honesty, and strong collector exposure.
First Class all the way! Great communications, very clear procedures, a totally positive experience. Highly recommended.
A wonderful working relationship. Upfront, honest and a quick response to all my questions.
Britannic Auctions was brilliant in auctioning my memorabilia. They kept me informed from beginning to end. Everything happened as promised.
Thank you for your fine service. Consignment checks came promptly and the explanations were very clear. Your consignment rate seems very fair.
A Simple Consignment Process
We guide you through the process from initial review to final payment.
Send Photos
Email a few photos along with any background information you may have.
Evaluation
We review the material and explain whether it may be appropriate for auction or consignment.
Auction & Marketing
Items are photographed, researched, and marketed to our targeted collector email lists.
Settlement
After the sale, payment and settlement are issued promptly.
Get a Free Evaluation
Wondering what your military memorabilia might be worth?
Answer a few quick questions about your collection and Britannic Auctions will review your submission. In most cases, we'll let you know within 48 hours whether your material may be suitable for auction.
More Realized Prices
1860s Civil War CDV of Union Gen. E.J. Farnsworth, Killed at Gettysburg
Sold for
$4,216
Incl. Buyer’s Premium
Tintype of Civil War Soldier with Colored U.S. Flag Backdrop, c1860s
Sold for
$124
Incl. Buyer’s Premium
c1860s Civil War Daguerreotype: Cased Union Officer Portrait
Sold for
$248
Incl. Buyer’s Premium
Civil War Confederate Soldiers UCV Reunion Cabinet Card, 1905
Sold for
$331
Incl. Buyer’s Premium
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about selling military photographs, archives, historical documents, and military memorabilia with Britannic Auctions.
How do I sell inherited military memorabilia?
Many of our consignors inherited military photographs, documents, albums, letters, or historical memorabilia from a parent, grandparent, or other relative.
Simply submit photographs and basic information through our evaluation form. Britannic Auctions will review the material and determine whether it may be a good fit for auction.
What types of military memorabilia does Britannic Auctions accept?
Britannic Auctions primarily focuses on military photographs, photograph albums, historical documents, correspondence, posters, manuscripts, archives, and other paper-based military collectibles.
We are particularly interested in Civil War material, Abraham Lincoln ephemera, Matthew Brady photography, World War I collections, World War II photograph albums, D-Day material, military correspondence, and historically significant archives.
Does Britannic Auctions Accept Weapons, Firearms, Uniforms, or Military Equipment?
No. Britannic Auctions primarily focuses on military photographs, documents, archives, correspondence, posters, and other paper-based historical material. We do not accept firearms, weapons, knives, bayonets, uniforms, helmets, military equipment, or large artifacts.
If you're unsure whether your material is appropriate for auction, submit photographs through our evaluation form and our team will review it.Can I consign a single item, or do I need a large collection?
Both are welcome for review.
Britannic Auctions evaluates individual items, small groups, and large collections. While historically significant pieces may be appropriate for auction on their own, collections, archives, and photograph albums often generate the strongest collector interest.
How much do I keep after my item sells?
Britannic Auctions operates on a straightforward flat 20% seller commission.
Consignors keep 80% of the final hammer price with no hidden seller fees. If your material is accepted for auction, all commission terms are clearly explained before consignment begins.
Why sell military memorabilia through an auction instead of selling it myself?
Military collectibles often attract specialized collectors who actively compete for desirable material. By presenting consignments to a targeted audience of collectors, historians, researchers, and institutions, Britannic Auctions helps sellers reach buyers who understand the historical significance of the material.
For many consignors, this provides a simpler and more efficient alternative to individually researching, listing, marketing, negotiating, and shipping items themselves.
Have Additional Questions?
Not sure whether your military photographs, historical documents, archives, or memorabilia might be a good fit for auction? We'd be happy to help.
